Gledhow Park Avenue is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS7 4JL is located in the Chapel Allerton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gledhow Park Avenue, Leeds, LS7 4JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS7 4JP, LS7 4JN, LS7 4HF, LS7 4JW, LS7 4RN, LS7 4JQ, LS7 4JR, LS7 4JH, LS7 4JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS7 4JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS7 4JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60.3% | 57.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 31.5% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.7% | 63.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 26.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LS7 4JL this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 67.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 12.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.2% | 67.9% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 34.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 84.6% | 77.1% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 84% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 84% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 84.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 7.9% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 2.4% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gledhow Park Avenue was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gledhow Park Avenue has the 28th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 604th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Gledhow Park Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-09-23 | £291,588 |
| 91 Gledhow Park Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2024-06-20 | £343,127 |
| 55 Gledhow Park Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-05-09 | £434,781 |
| 57 Gledhow Park Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2023-10-12 | £357,801 |
| 55 Gledhow Park Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2023-08-24 | £275,604 |
LS7 4JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 229 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 53 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Education | 48 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Edge Primary School Bracken Edge Primary School , Newton Garth LS7 4HE | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Allerton Primary School Harrogate Road , LS7 3PD | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gledhow Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | 2out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerr Mackie Primary School Gledhow Lane , LS8 1NE | 2out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Academy Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 2out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 4,810 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 404 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracovia | Newton Hill Road, Potternewton | 502 yd | |
| The Church Of God Of Prophecy | 196 Chapeltown Road, Chapeltown | 640 yd | |
| House Of Koko | 62 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 704 yd | |
| Chef's Restaurant | 48 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 704 yd | |
| Alley Cats | 38 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Amateur AFC | Bracken Edge, Chapeltown | 485 yd | |
| The Three Hulats | 13 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 720 yd | |
| The Palace | Kirkgate, Leeds | 916 yd | |
| Chapel Allerton Club | 19 Town Street, Chapeltown | 1,007 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 20 Town Street, Chapeltown | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 36 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 704 yd | |
| Regent | 60 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 704 yd | |
| Chef's Takeaway | 50 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 704 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 54 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 704 yd | |
| Sardar Jee | 9 Newton Parade, Potternewton | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Harrogate Road, Moortown | 704 yd | |
| Lidl (Harrogate Road) | Harrogate Road, Moortown | 720 yd | |
| Haidang Supermarket | 62 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 794 yd | |
| Tesco | 361 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bracken Edge Football Ground FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND BRACKEN EDGE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 281 yd |
| New Horizon Community School NEWTON HILL HOUSE NEWTON HILL HOUSE NEWTON HILL ROAD | 503 yd | |
| Potternewton Park AVENUE HILL | tennis courts | 659 yd |
| Leeds Police Sports Club POLICE SPORTS GROUND POLICE SPORTS GROUND GLEDHOW LANE | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Fitness 2000 Leeds (Closed) Roundhay Road | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Gledhow Primary School LIDGETT LANE | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Chapel Allerton Methodist Church TOWN STREET | 1,043 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.